Jay-Z is out of retirement and has returned with his new single, “Show Me What You Got.” I really love the production, I haven’t decided whether or not I like the song or not. I have to listen to Jay-Z’s verses more than a few times to decide whether or not I like them. But I’m a Jay-Z fan. I’m hoping that has album is up to par, because people have been saying that he’s trying to hard recently. I’m not sure what I think yet, but I’d love what you guys have to say about the single. I will form my opinion later, so I’d like to hear what you guys have to say.
I don’t like it. But it really doesn’t matter, it’s going to do well regardless based on his name alone.
i absolutely LOVE jay-z… that song…. *crickets* i’m definitely going to have to listen to it a million times to start to feel it a little bit
i hope his cd is hot too!
I definitely hope this isn’t his coming off of vacation–oops, I mean, out of retirement–record.
Anybody could’ve done a song like that.
But, I just think that he’s bored and thought that being the president of a company would’ve taken up a good amount of his time.
lol! Don’t you guys think that something is “wrong” if you have to listen to the song a “few times” before you can decide if you like it or not? If you don’t care for the song at first listen then ya don’t like it! Yes radio will spin it 1 million times (like they did with Beyonce’s new singles) & as a result it will become your ish but that doesn’t make it a good song. The beat is hot, the production is crazy, BUT I am not feeling Jay’s flow – it’s like he gets lost in all that sampling/drums/etc.
Oh- one more thing- that close-up shot SCARES ME!!!
@ 61….I co-sign that!!!!
jay z got some Turkey lips up in that picture above. Thats why Bey like him. Its those CSL’s!!
look at dem lips….
das all i hav 2 say
boring, sounds outdated. that close up pic is damn scary. damn hes ugly!
Wowwww. So many haters! I didnt know people were sooo bitter and mean! How many of you, can do what he has done and what he does. He owns a basketball team, he owns Def Jam and created Rocafella, has a clothing line went into retirement, comes back out and he’s still spitting fiyah!!!!! This sound is like nothing you hear on the radio. U guys r seriously gonna hate on J??? U would rather listen to the crap most rappers r putting out right now??? Rap is making a comeback and it’s because of heavyhitters like Jay-Z that people are going to start appreciating rap music! Nobody sounds like Jay, so you can’t compare him to anybody else. People hate people who have talent. This dude has talent, thats probably why you’re all hatin!
stole the instrumentals from Ras Kas – check the song “Rasassination” from album of the same name – think it came out in 1998
“How many of you, can do what he has done and what he does. He owns a basketball team, he owns Def Jam and created Rocafella, has a clothing line went into retirement, comes back out and he’s still spitting fiyah!!!!!”
What does that matter? we all have potential to do big things in our lives, but just because he heads a record company, clothing line blah blah blah, dosent mean thats a reason to like his crappy single. Just because this guy is a media mogul dosent mean he cant churn out crappy music.
“This sound is like nothing you hear on the radio”
Are you sure about that? those horns are played out and he made a sample of a sample
“U would rather listen to the crap most rappers r putting out right now??? Rap is making a comeback and it’s because of heavyhitters like Jay-Z that people are going to start appreciating rap music!”
Were judging this single, not anyone else and this single sucks. plain and simple. most people tried to listen to it a few times before they could decide wheather they like it or not. If someone has to do that, the song sucks.
people need to step away from the jay-z altar and start thinkin for themselves if this single was released by anyone else the major consensus would be this is wack. Give credit where credit is due and step back from the smoke screen and mirrors. This joint is garbage andjust like his girl who aint gone platinum yet, you aint exempt from failure.
i cant stand this song already! this was ALL the radio stations down here were playin. 1 station played it like 8 times in a fuckin ROW! the only reason why i like the rump shaker horns is because it reminds me of THAT song, not this garbage.
**check baby check baby one two three four**
Most of the people posting on here have no idea about rap. Listen to the first verse and the second when he breaks it down and talks about today’s rappers…the metaphors he’s dropping are ridiculous. The beat is hot. But, that goes without saying…it’s Just Blaze. This song is fresh and is a new sound for Jay-Z…He’s showing his versatility. Most of you don’t even understand the references that he’s making. This is just another example of what’s wrong with wrap. People don’t listen to lyrics. Hot song. I’m sure the video will be awesome.
What is up with the Hating on here!!!!! Most of the people posting on here have no idea about rap. Listen to the first verse and the second when he breaks it down and talks about today’s rappers…the metaphors he’s dropping are ridiculous. The beat is hot. But, that goes without saying…it’s Just Blaze. This song is fresh and is a new sound for Jay-Z…He’s showing his versatility. Most of you don’t even understand the references that he’s making. This is just another example of what’s wrong with wrap. People don’t listen to lyrics. Hot song. I’m sure the video will be awesome.
the beat is sick but the lyrics are sugarcoated, im sure it’ll grow on the masses like change clothes. rofl @ the hov hate. niggas opinions change when they hear your name too much
it was aight sounded like some of his past songs though
they play it like 6 times an hr here in my city!!
People are going to love this song because it’s Jay Z. Even though the song is whack end of discussion
Jay is a dat nicca, but just to let u misinformed folk know this could be a promo/mixtape track, not an actual single. He said in the end of the song he giving niccas two months to get their act together. Just like Game ” One Blood” was not a real single, it was a mixtape joint that became popular, so they made a video. As a mixtape single it is hot, but if it is an album single it was average.
I love Jay-Z and Beyounce is okay( just seeing too much of her( not a good career move, people will get sick of her)). BUT SOMEONE PLEASE TELL THEM THAT 808 IS NOT GREAT FOR EVERYONE!!!
40 year old dude still talking about getting a blow job
jay is just as overhyped as beyonce, except jay is great but all of his work is not up to par
@130 Valee
Don’t be so dramatic; nobody called jay talentless! Yes, i’ve given him credit for his beats, but dammit, he went too far when he started calling himself “the best rapper alive”. I’m sorry, i have serious problems with that cause, unless ice cube, snoop, dmx, cool j, and many others have died, this nigga is straight lying! And i agree, nobody else sounds like jayz, cause when he raps, he sounds like his ass is out of freakin breath (best rapper alive my ass!) People been listening to crap for so long, we have gotten it twisted, thinking a bad beat is the best rap song….i say hell to the naw, jayz can’t blind me and play with my mind with all that marketing and loud catchy beats….if he were to have a rap off with any of the artists i mentioned, he would leave crying! Case closed.
wack…jay can definitely come harder than this! just like i said before…number 23 is famous, but number 45 was wack…sometimes people don’t need to come out of retirement.
Okay so I love the beats. I am a Jay-Z fan so he never fails me on the beats. He is similar to Beyonce, keeps it different and it keeps us guessing. Now as for the song, I am not sure how I feel about it. I honestly love him, but I don’t feel this record will be as strong as his others. In my opinion, he should have just stayed retired I mean he has already proven to be “that nigga”. I hope this cd doesn’t change people’s opinions of him. ::shrugs shoulders:: I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
I’m all Jay-z’d out right now. I can’t take all the retiring just to make a so called big come back. If music is his thing then stick to it. I wish some new artists would come out that make some kind of sense. Everything sounds the same to me now a days.
that is the hottest song out right now.they played it 8 times back2back in atlanta.bout time im tired of this snap sh*t……
The rap game is confused right now.
People are snatching up record deals and radio air time like it ain’t nothing.
What has to happen is the public has to take a bigger interest in the music that’s being put out there.
The reason why we are being subjected to snap music; pointless artists; and recycled beats is because we are letting it happen.
The CEOs are the ones with the real power, not these little dime-a-dozen rappers and singers out here.
If you don’t like what you get on the radio 8 times a day, then say something to them.
Because until you do that, THIS will continue.
I thought this was a picture of Miss “J” from ATNM!
JSCENE I THINK U NEED TO GO IN THE QUIET CORNER FOR THE BS U SAYIN…U SOUND LIKE A RETARD TALKIN BOUT ICE CUBE,SNOOP , DMX? BETTER THAN WHO…JAY-Z? DUDE SIT YA STUPID ASS DOWN WITH THAT SHIT…I SWEAR CL NEEDS TO SCREEN THESE POSTS.
well it’s like this the song is iight not Jay’s best yet still just because it’s Hov it’s gonna be number 1 but I’d rather wait for Dead Presidents III
and to the fool that said it’s a wrecks n effect sample the original is :
The Lafayette Afro Rock Band “Darkest Light”(1972)
and the drum line is :
Johnny Pate “Shaft In Africa” (1973)
the only thing u got right was the sample of Public Enemy
although if the original had lyrics the illest remix would be to have Chuck D on a verse with Flav goin crazy with Jay on the hook ….. would be a hot video but that is so far fetched anyway I will still cop the album cus it is the perfect setup for Nas to drop his 1st quarter without the pressure I mean he is on Jay’s album in case u didn’t know
These comments are so stupid. Jay Z does not write down any of his lyrics down. So basically he memorizes everything and freestyles. You do that and tell me what you come up with. And I bet 99% of the people talking about this song is going be the main ones first in line for the new album.
The song if FIRE! The track MORE FIRE!!! Real instruments make the track bang! Anybody with musical background, outside of MTV & BET ( especially in percussion ) has to love it!
Cant wait for it to drop!
@ FR35HKIX WHO WROTE:
“JSCENE I THINK U NEED TO GO IN THE QUIET CORNER FOR THE BS U SAYIN…U SOUND LIKE A RETARD TALKIN BOUT ICE CUBE,SNOOP , DMX? BETTER THAN WHO…JAY-Z? DUDE SIT YA STUPID ASS DOWN WITH THAT SHIT…I SWEAR CL NEEDS TO SCREEN THESE POSTS.”
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MY RESPONSE:
YOU GO SIT YO DUMB ASS IN THE FUCKIN CORNER BITCH! I SAID IT, AND I STAND BY IT, JAYZ’S ASS IS NOT THE BEST RAPPER ALIVE – THAT’S THE BULLSHIT YOU’RE TALKIN ABOUT! THE ONLY THING HE’S GOOD FOR IS MAKING A GOOD BEAT, BUT AS FOR RAPPIN, PLEASE—MATTER A FACT, TWISTA CAN KNOCK THAT NEGRO OUT THE WATER WITH RAPPIN, BITCH ASS JAYZ WOULDN’T EVEN BE ABLE TO KEEP UP, AND I WON’T INSULT THE OLD SCHOOL RAPPERS BY MENTIONINING THEIR NAME IN THE SAME BREATH AS JAY-Z! I DON’T KNOW YOU, BUT I’LL BET MONEY THAT YOUR ASS AINT THAT DAMN DEEP; YOU’RE PROBABLY SHALLOW AS HELL! ANYONE WITH ANY DEPTH CAN’T TAKE THAT LOLLYPOP GUMBLEGUM BULLSHIT JAYZ BE TALKING BOUT “MONEY, CAR’S HOES! YOU GOTTA COME HARDER THAN THAT IF YOU’RE GOING TO “CALL YOURSELF” THE BEST RAPPER ALIVE….WITH ALL THAT FAKE ASS RETIRING AND COMEBACK BULLSHIT, JAYZ IS A MARKETING WHORE, AND THAT’S HIS FUCKIN GAME…AND THAT’S MY OPINION, YOU HAVE YOUR’S AND I HAVE MINE….OH YEAH, PLUS HE’S UGLY AS FUCK!
Not feeling this one. The track is hot, but I expected a little more lyrically.
@jscene
i agree with you Jay is not the best rapper out there
you can get hooked on his beats
but most of the time he aint saying much
also i dont like this pic of him he looks like he has on eye make up
and that sexy pout look he is trying to give is making me well nauseous
I DIDNT HEAR IT YET BUT I BET IT’S HOT,IT’S JAY!
#154 I agree wit you totally, when I was in high school and I said that I didn’t like him I would get cursed out for show. I never liked Jayz, but he put the icing on the cake when he bit pac’s song and pac didn’t even like his ass, and I am a pac stan all day everyday.Hell I don’t like nas cause he did the same shit, he jumped on pacs stuff, but if it was between jayz and nas i would say nas his the best, dude can spit.
I know yall gonna throw darts at me for sayin this but Im going to say it anyway……
Damn…based on the pic above…..
I would luv to suck face with this dude!!!!
Now yall can throw the darts!!!!LOL
whats an 808
@159
i wouldnt throw darts at you girl
id recommend a good eye doctor
but i wouldnt throw darts
IT LOOKS LIKE HE CAN SUCK YOUR SOUL WITH HIS LIPS!
I am loving this song! The drums are ridiculous! Who’s the drummer? Does anyone know?
@jscene
i agree with you Jay is not the best rapper out there
you can get hooked on his beats
but most of the time he aint saying much
^^^^if u think that he doesnt say much then u werent meant to understand anything in the first place and u probably never will.u just not on his level.i always understand what he is saying.no offence,but some things(advanced math) might look like rubbish to some people.
not really liking this song at all, i don’t think he should have used the wrecks in effects track, that song was a classic, jay should have been a little more creative, hopfully its not a first release.
jay-z you are the man
I dont want to comment on his music…i want to comment on those lips!!!! GOOD GOOGLY MOOGLY!! I wonder if he’s a good kisser??? LOL..LOL
I love Shawn Carter, but this song is just not up to par. I hate to agree with Earl, but Beyonce has changed him drasticly. I need for him to channel the gutta Jay-Z. The song is okay for what it is, but I hope this isn’t the flow of the album.
Jay Z lips look frightening, I love juicy lipps but those are just a lil too juicy for me, lol
And how do we say hmmm. . . . .overrated rapper?
The only thing I like about this song are the samples, Lay-Z needs to stay retired until he can think of something new to say.
The instrumental is hot though…
By the way this song is a combination of:
1-Johnny Pate – Shaft in Africa*
*previously sampled by:
Rass Kass-Rasassination
2-Lafayette Afro Rock Band – Darkest Light**
**Horns featured in:
Public Enemy – Show ‘Em Whatcha Got
Wreck N Effect – Rump Shaker
@164
i understand your an idiot
thats good enuff
“I GUESS NOBODY LIKES IT BECAUSE HE TRIED SOMETHING DIFFERENT” MAYBE IF IT SOUNDED LIKE MORE OF THE LEAN WIT IT ROCK WIT WALK IT OUT BOP UP ON IT DO IT DO IT NONE LYRICAL SHIT THAT IS ON THE RADIO OR HE MAYBE IF HE JUST CAME OUT AND SOUNDED LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE, IT WILL BE A MINUTE AND THEN A FEW PEOPLE WILL START 2 LIKE IT AND ONCE MORE PEOPLE LIKE THEN THE DICK RIDERS ILL START AND BE LIKE WELL I LIKE IT TOO.. SAME SHIT HOV IS THE BEST THE GREATEST IN MY BOOK “REMEMBER EVERYBODY’S INTITLED TO THERE OWN OPINION”
i hate it.
why does it make me feel like im back in the 8th grade trynna shake my “rump”?
this is played. not classic, played.
GAHHH-BAGE!!!
jay, i hope you reading this. im very disappointed. you aint lie when you said you was the michael jordan of rap… yall both don’t know when to quit.
lol to mike; i totally agree; however, jay is the greatest rapper ALIVE! that’s what the young know. lol…jay already admitted to biggie, himself and nas being the greatest rappers….lol.
oh yeah, and to everyone else lol; but coming from an orginal hip-hop head: this song is a perfect example of the origans and creativity of what hip-hop truly be; not that bullshit yall be listenin’ to now…but of course you wouldn’t know if you have not lived the days of Affrikka Bambata…lol.
LONG LIVE HIP-HOP!
ALL I KNOW IS I DEF. WON’T BE BUYING HIS CD! HOWEVER, I WILL BUY HIS NEW ARTIST CD; LUPE FIASCO. I’VE HEARD SOME OF HIS MUSIC, AND HIS MUSIC HAS A DEEP MESSAGE. ALL I ASK IS THAT WHEN YOU RAP, GIVE ME SOMETHING FOR THE SOUL…IT AINT GOT TO BE TOO DEEP, JUST GIVE ME SOMETHING OF SUBSTANCE…DAMN, IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR…I’D LIKE SOMETHING TO GO WITH MY GOOD BEATS THANK YOU. I’M SO SICK OF MONEY, CARS, HOES! AND AT 164 HAHA – YOU’RE DAMN RIGHT, I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT JAY’Z IS SAYING, MAYBE HIS MUSIC IS JUST FOR YOUNGER IDIOTS! I’M A LITTLE OLDER, STILL IN 20′S, BUT NEED A LITTLE MORE THAN I REQUIRED WHEN I WAS 16.
I think the single is HOT, SEXY AND EXCITING. It’s different from the norm. I say to jay, keeping doin what cha doin cause you caint please everybody all the time.